Conference

Thank you for your interest in the 2023 SNAP Conference!

Please join us on August 11 to 13 at the Westin Arlington in Arlington, VA. At this year's conference, we will recognize SNAP's 35th Anniversary through special keynotes, breakouts, and social events. The conference runs from 6:30 pm Friday through 12:00pm Sunday.

Our keynote speakers are:

• Anthony Edwards, Board Chairperson of 1 in 6
• Mary Dispenza, Nun Abuse Survivor
• Denise Edwards, National Children's Alliance
• Terry McKiernan and Anne Barrett Doyle, Bishop Accountability

Be sure to take advantage of the conference discounted hotel rate and reserve your room now at the Westin Arlington!

SNAP Conference Schedule 2023

Friday, August 11th

6:45 Welcome and Opening Remarks
7:15 Keynote Speaker: Mary Dispenza - Nun Abuse
8:30 Ice Cream Social

Saturday, August 12th

7:30 Danishes/Muffins and Coffee and Tea-Networking
8:45 Welcome
9:00 Keynote Speaker: Anthony Edwards -Why Men Don’t Speak Out
10:15 Break
10:30 Morning Breakout Session
11:45 Lunch (provided)
1:15 Afternoon Breakout Session
2:30 35th Anniversary Cake Break
3:00 Keynote Denise Edwards-Federal Legislation
4:15 Break
4:30 Afternoon Break Session 2
5:45 Dinner On Your Own
7:30- 9:30 Entertainment-SNAP Video and Speak Out

Sunday, August 13th

7:30 Danishes/Muffins and Coffee and Tea - Networking
9:00 Bishops Accountability
10:45 Break
11:00 Awards and Acknowledgements
11:30 Looking Ahead
12:00 Evaluations and Send Off